Moon

Director: Duncan Jones

Starring: Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey (but not really)

Genre: Drama, Plot

Year: 2009

Running Time: little under an hour and a half.

Plot synopsis: Sam Rockwell finds out things about himself while harvesting energy alone on the far side of the moon.

Review: Very interesting film. Very intriguing basis for the plot, and it raises a lot of philosophical questions, and might even be worth a second watch for some of those questions to present themselves further. It’s definitely an ‘off-the-beaten-path’ film, which is refreshing. Well-shot and paced as well. Not thrilling, so don’t expect that. But great as a question-raising character study.

Watch for:

• an amazing performance from Sam Rockwell. Never thought much of this guy after seeing him as the ‘plucky comic relief’ in Galaxy Quest; but wow…after this and The Assassination of Jesse James, the guy can act.
• Verbal Kint’s voice with a Wal-Mart smiley face.
• models still trumping special effects.
• great cinematography and well-directed shots.

Film or Movie: Film.

Change the World Factor: Probably not, but this film has the chance to become more relevant with time.

Buy It: Ya. If you’re into films needing multiple watches.

Rent It: Sure. On a dramatic night, not a fun night.

‘Fools aren’t born; pretty girls make them in their spare time.’
Karl.

(Talk about great shots. Wow. It sounds really cheesey to say ‘talk about.’)